npgraphicdesign 3 #1 November 20, 2013 Say you were happy living the single life (or should I say the non-married life), but you were getting up there in age, and you knew you wanted children...would you consider having children with a good friend of the opposite sex? And, how would you go around approaching such an arrangement? Just curious... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #2 November 20, 2013 I can't give you an honest answer because I cannot imagine wanting children cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
npgraphicdesign 3 #3 November 20, 2013 grue I can't give you an honest answer because I cannot imagine wanting children You...irresponsible.....ass!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #4 November 20, 2013 npgraphicdesign Say you were happy living the single life (or should I say the non-married life), but you were getting up there in age, and you knew you wanted children...would you consider having children with a good friend of the opposite sex? And, how would you go around approaching such an arrangement? Just curious... I wouldn't. I'm of an old school, Catholic line of thinking where children should only be conceived in the sanctity of marriage. Please don't bash me. I'm just not up for it tonight. Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
npgraphicdesign 3 #5 November 20, 2013 LuckyMcSwervy ***Say you were happy living the single life (or should I say the non-married life), but you were getting up there in age, and you knew you wanted children...would you consider having children with a good friend of the opposite sex? And, how would you go around approaching such an arrangement? Just curious... I wouldn't. I'm of an old school, Catholic line of thinking where children should only be conceived in the sanctity of marriage. Please don't bash me. I'm just not up for it tonight. Why would I (or anyone else) bash you? It's your opinion based on something you believe in. My comment to grue was based on a Facebook comment from a little while back. He knows what I'm referring to... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #6 November 20, 2013 grue I can't give you an honest answer because I cannot imagine wanting children Same here.But I have *not* had children with a few friends of the opposite sex."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #7 November 20, 2013 I'm pretty sure I saw this movie already. http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/friends_with_kids/ "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
format 1 #8 November 21, 2013 What do you mean by "having children"?What goes around, comes later. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
npgraphicdesign 3 #9 November 21, 2013 format What do you mean by "having children"? You still don't know how it's done? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
promise5 17 #10 November 21, 2013 Why not have them on your own?No matter how slowly you say oranges it never sounds like gullible. Believe me I tried. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
npgraphicdesign 3 #11 November 21, 2013 promise5Why not have them on your own? Well, what if (for example) you can't find someone who you actually WANT to have children with? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 54 #12 November 21, 2013 promise5 Why not have them on your own? Beyond the obvious biological impossibility, KIDS ARE HARD, AND A LOT OF WORK! Even with a loving, committed relationship, it's difficult. Having done it (mine are raised and on their own), I can't even imagine doing it by my self on purpose.lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #13 November 21, 2013 npgraphicdesign ***I can't give you an honest answer because I cannot imagine wanting children You...irresponsible.....ass!!! and Selfish tooYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #14 November 21, 2013 Considering how many people wind up having children with arch-enemies, I'd say having one with a friend is a pretty good idea. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heatmiser 0 #15 November 21, 2013 Andy9o8 Considering how many people wind up having children with arch-enemies, I'd say having one with a friend is a pretty good idea. This.What you say is reflective of your knowledge...HOW ya say it is reflective of your experience. Airtwardo Someone's going to be spanked! Hopefully, it will be me. Skymama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
promise5 17 #16 November 21, 2013 That's what a sperm donor is for. I just know people if both sexes that have had children in their own. One through a sperm donor the other through a surrogate. Not to be a downer but consider all the negatives instead if the positives. It could be a way to ruin a great friendship.No matter how slowly you say oranges it never sounds like gullible. Believe me I tried. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #17 November 21, 2013 As a guy "friend" sperm donor, I see this as nothing but trouble. I don't care what kind of legal contract you'd sign ahead of time, you'd probably still end up financially responsible if the woman decided to take it to court. As a committed relationship; sure. As a "friend" no fucking way.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #18 November 21, 2013 Would you have custody or would you have shared custody?She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heatmiser 0 #19 November 21, 2013 promise5 That's what a sperm donor is for. I just know people if both sexes that have had children in their own. One through a sperm donor the other through a surrogate. Not to be a downer but consider all the negatives instead if the positives. It could be a way to ruin a great friendship. An oldie, but it seems to relate....http://www.northwestohio.com/news/story.aspx?id=695228#.Uo1a7sSsiSo What you say is reflective of your knowledge...HOW ya say it is reflective of your experience. Airtwardo Someone's going to be spanked! Hopefully, it will be me. Skymama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 54 #20 November 21, 2013 lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #21 November 21, 2013 promise5That's what a sperm donor is for. I just know people if both sexes that have had children in their own. One through a sperm donor the other through a surrogate. Not to be a downer but consider all the negatives instead if the positives. It could be a way to ruin a great friendship. AND . . . screw up an entirely innocent party as well; the kid. Not saying it couldn't work, but the risk/reward is way too high for just "friend" status.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #22 November 21, 2013 Andy9o8 Considering how many people wind up having children with arch-enemies, I'd say having one with a friend is a pretty good idea. http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/actor-jason-patrics-custody-battle-shines-light-sperm-19956306 I don't know how close this would be to your agreement but I've seen this story in the news recently.Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #23 November 21, 2013 quade***That's what a sperm donor is for. I just know people if both sexes that have had children in their own. One through a sperm donor the other through a surrogate. Not to be a downer but consider all the negatives instead if the positives. It could be a way to ruin a great friendship. AND . . . screw up an entirely innocent party as well; the kid. Not saying it couldn't work, but the risk/reward is way too high for just "friend" status. +1 What does your family think of this idea?Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #24 November 21, 2013 npgraphicdesign ******Say you were happy living the single life (or should I say the non-married life), but you were getting up there in age, and you knew you wanted children...would you consider having children with a good friend of the opposite sex? And, how would you go around approaching such an arrangement? Just curious... I wouldn't. I'm of an old school, Catholic line of thinking where children should only be conceived in the sanctity of marriage. Please don't bash me. I'm just not up for it tonight. Why would I (or anyone else) bash you? It's your opinion based on something you believe in. My comment to grue was based on a Facebook comment from a little while back. He knows what I'm referring to... I meant everyone in general. I respect everyone else's opinion on the subject. Religious views are a touchy subject when it comes to marriage and babies.Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
format 1 #25 November 21, 2013 LuckyMcSwervy+1 -1 One day, kid will find out it's on it's own, sooner the better (well not really so, but in a way yes) QuoteWhat does your family think of this idea? The Internet forum may be more objective sourceWhat goes around, comes later. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
